Ornament

Crescents appear frequently atop Islamic buildings, such as mosques, and on processional standards (‘alam) across the Arabic world. They can denote the crescent moon, particularly when paired with a star, and also serve as a national and cultural symbol in formerly Ottoman regions, where they are incorporated into the flags of several countries. 

This elegant ornament was made by the Turkish firm, Hiref Tasarim. It draws on the tradition of ‘Beykoz Glass’, named for the workshops founded in the Beykoz district of Istanbul during the reign of Sultan Selim III (1789–1807). These forms became some of the most sought-after glassworks in the Ottoman Empire.

Presented to King Charles III when Prince of Wales by TM The King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 2013.